CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV51 MVR

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,388 mi
Last recorded69,388 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 MVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,388 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,338 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,041 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 69,041 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,442 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 68,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,566 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,821 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,281 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,645 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 49,096 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,392 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,731 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV51 MVR is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 106,448 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV51 MVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV51 MVR?

You can check the full history of NV51 MVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV51 MVR registered?

NV51 MVR is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is NV51 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 MVR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV51 MVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV51 MVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.